The Red Holly Crochet Baby Dress is a beautifully detailed project designed for babies aged 6 to 9 months, combining a structured yoke with a soft, flowing skirt. This pattern creates a timeless dress suitable for everyday wear or special occasions, with decorative stitches that add texture without sacrificing comfort.
Crochet Baby Dress
The adjustable fit, delicate trims, and optional color accents make it easy to customize for different seasons, celebrations, or personal preferences. Whether you choose classic neutrals or festive contrast colors, this dress offers both elegance and practicality in a handmade baby garment.
Yoke
- Start with 61 chains to form the foundation, measuring approximately 13 inches
- Work single crochet into the second chain from the hook and across to complete the first row with 60 stitches
- Chain 2, turn, work 3 double crochets followed by 2 double crochets in the next stitch, repeating across to reach 74 stitches
- Chain 2, turn, work 4 double crochets then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, repeating across for 88 stitches
- Chain 2, turn, work 5 double crochets then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, repeating across for 102 stitches
- Chain 2, turn, work 6 double crochets then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, repeating across for 116 stitches
- Chain 4, turn, skip 2 stitches and work a V stitch of 1 double crochet, chain 1, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, repeating across to create 38 V stitches
- Chain 3, turn, work 2 double crochets, chain 1, 2 double crochets into each V stitch
- Work decorative single crochet and chain loops around the edge of the fans, switching to red yarn on the final trim row if desired
Dividing for Sleeves
- Join white yarn under the yoke and work double crochets into the V stitch spaces and between them to form the body foundation with 152 stitches
- Work three rows of single crochet along the back edges, creating chain one spaces on one side for buttonholes
- Join the back pieces, then work 18 double crochets, chain 4 and skip 39 stitches for the first sleeve opening
- Work 39 double crochets across the front section
- Chain 4 and skip 39 stitches for the second sleeve opening
- Finish the row with 21 double crochets
Skirt
- Establish the V stitch pattern around the body and across the underarm chain spaces
- Work a fan row by making 2 double crochets, chain 1, 2 double crochets into each V stitch
- Create a textured row by working front post double crochets on the outer stitches of each fan and 1 double crochet, chain 1, 1 double crochet in the center space
- Repeat the fan row and textured row alternately until the skirt measures approximately 9 inches or about 20 rows
- Finish the hem with the same decorative trim used on the yoke, using white and red yarn as desired
Sleeves
- Join yarn at the underarm and work double crochets evenly around the sleeve opening
- Reduce stitches at the underarm area for the first three rows to gently taper the sleeve
- Continue working double crochet rows until a total of 15 rows is completed
- Finish the cuff with one row of front and back post double crochets in white, followed by three rows in red using double crochet and half double crochet to create a ribbed finish
Final Details
- Work a round of single crochet around the neckline with slight reductions for shaping
- Finish the neckline with a crab stitch in red for a neat decorative edge
- Create a long drawstring chain using two strands of yarn and weave it through the V stitch rows at the waist and yoke for added detail and adjustability
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